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CHAIRS, A PRIE-DIEU AND AN ITALIAN RENAISSANCE 
LIBRARY TABLE » EGYPTIAN SCULPTURES FROM THE 
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THE PHILIP J. MOSENTHAL COLLECTION 


whose very notable Gothic Collection was dis- 
persed at the American Art Galleries in 1921, 
creating a furore with its divine beauty and 
incidentally—with the large and at the same 
time just prices the rarer objects obtained. 


While this Collection is not of the extensive 
' character of the Henry C. Lawrence, it was 
formed more gradually and if possible with even greater discernment and 
taste, for Mr. Mosenthal developed an intuition that was not only truly 
conservative, but also flexible. Among the notable sources from which 
the rare examples were acquired are, the Stefano Bardini and the Henry 
C. Lawrence Collections, the Kleinberger and the Bourgeois Galleries, 
C. & E. Canessa, Rosenberg of Paris, Haviland, Joseph Brummer, 
Demotte, Kelekian and other authoritative antiquarians. 


Amongst the Gothic sculptures are many delightful groups, bas-reliefs and 
statuettes, including a small gathering in alabaster by the famous but in- 
dividually obscure Nottingham sculptors of the XV century; a Biscayan 
statuette of the XIII century; works of the early school of Lorraine, 
Rheims, the Rhenish Provinces, Flanders, Northern France and Italy. 


Prominent among the early Italian Renaissance bas-reliefs are two charming 
examples, one by Rossellino, the other by Luca della Robbia, and a Graeco- 
Roman portrait bust of a youth by a Salonika sculptor of the I century, 
B.C., has very great charm, arising from the breadth and elegant simplicity 
of treatment. 


Notable in the groupof primitive paintings are, a rare Madonna by Starnina, 
a portrayal of a Dominican Legend by Taddeo di Bartoli, a Rembrandt 
and an exceedingly beautiful triptych given, by consensus of opinion, to 
the late XV century School of Bruges and in all probability painted in the 
atelier of Hans Memling, for it decidedly lacks the asperity and stringency 
of his contemporary and master, Roger van der Weyden, being full of 
gracious and tender notes of color and composition. 


A late French XV century Gothic tapestry of rude strength both in color 
and drawing depicts with evident abandon a number of personages snaring 
birds; another—possibly woven slightly earlier in the century,—has a 
distinctly Burgundian feeling and represents a group of important dig- 
nitaries wearing the delightfully fantastic headgear of the period which 
Quentin Matsys so much affected in his paintings. There is also a small 
early Mille-fleurs, and a Flemish Renaissance example depicting a Hunting 
Scene. 


An important Renaissance carved walnut library table, enhanced with 
gilding, and a prie-Dieu are both charming examples of early Italian 
craftsmanship. A number of velvet and brocade panels and covers to- 
gether with several early Nuremberg and Venetian repoussé brass plaques 
add to the colorfulness of the ensemble. Chinese bronzes are represented 
by two fine Han vessels with rudimentary decoration and remarkable 
patina, as well as by other fine examples. 


The small gathering of Eyptian and more southerly African sculptured 
objects from the IV Dynasty onward is important and gives a decidedly 
added interest to this collection so expressive of Mr. Mosenthal’s rare 
eclectic taste. 


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1—Two Pottery Bowts Grecian, First Century 
Bell-shaped bowl with molded foot and two loop side handles. 
Glazed in warm black. 
Widths, 8 inches and 6 inches. 
Note: Found at Olbia. 


From the Joseph Chmielowski Collection, American Art Assocta- 
tion, 1922. 


2—PorTtTery VASE | Grecian, First Century 
Bowl-shaped gadrooned body, with incurved neck and loop 
handles having projecting flanges. On molded base, glazed 
black. 


Note: Found at Olbia. 
Width, 4°34 inches. 
From the Joseph Chmielowski Collection, American Art Associa- 
tion, 1922. 


3—Decoratep Porrery Borrie Corinthian, XV Century B.C. 
Globular, with deeply incurved neck, flanged mouth and short 
loop handle. Decorated in tones of aubergine with standing pea- 


cocks and curious lobed floral medallion. 
Height, 41 inches. 
Note: Excavated at Corinth, Greece. 


4—Farence FicuRInE Egyptian, IV Dynasty 
Usnasti. Standing figure with arms folded, wearing priestly 
headdress and fluted skirt glazed in greens and yellows. On 


remnant of original cedarwood base. 
Height, 5 inches. 


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5—ScurtprureD Limestone Heap Egyptian, XVIII Dynasty 
Portrait of Amenophis III about 1480 B.C. Very broadly cut 
with an expression of pleasant thought. On walnut base. 


Height, 41, inches. 


6—ScuLprureD ALABASTER GrovuPr Flemish, Early XVII Century 


Caritas. Robed standing figure symbolic of Charity, carrying 
an infant on her right arm and having two others at her feet. 
A fragment set in oblong peartree block. 


Height, 4% inches; width, 234 inches. 


7—ScuLptTureD Boxwoop Bas-RELIEF Rhenish, XVI Century 
Sr. Jutran. Shield-shaped, bearing an effigy of the Saint trav- 
eling, carrying a staff in his left hand, a missal in his right, 

and a hunting bag carried over his shoulders. 
Height, 55% inches. 


Acquired privately from the Henry C. Lawrence Collection. 


8—T wo CuInEsE Porrery Toms STaTUETTES T’ang Period 
(a) Standing figure of a gracious young matron. 
(3) Seated figure of a court belle with high headdress. 
Heights, 10 inches and 714 inches. 


9—PotycHRoMED Farence BaAs-RELIEF Spanish, XVI Century 


St. JOsEPH AND THE InFant Saviour. Half length figure of 
the saint in green robes holding in his arms the Infant Poour, 


In oblong molded frame of PNeneg Gilded. 
Height, 14 inches; width, 11% inches. 


10—Bronze Bust Cambodian, circa 1000 


Buppua. Modeled somewhat in the Chinese manner of corre- 
sponding period, with long lobed ears and curiously knotted hair 
closely fitting to the scalp with a rosette at crown. Traces of 
gilding and polychrome exist. On carved wood square molded 


high pedestal. 
Height, 31% inches. 


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11—Guazep TErRa-corT- 
TA PANEL 
Florentine, Late 
Spanish, XV 
Oblong, molded at 
foot and base, dis- 
playing in low relief 
a cartouche scrolled 
medallion; support- 
ed by two standing 
figures of amorini. 
Glazed in purple- 
black. 


Height, 7 inches; length, 
11% inches. 


Obverse of No. 12 


12—Gornic Wax SEAL Cologne, XV Century 
Obverse with seated figure of St. Peter under a Gothic traceried 
niche; surrounded by a lengthy inscription. Reverse with bust 
of saint and further inscription. Mounted on XVI century 
crimson velvet. 


(Illustrated) 


Two Goruic ForcED 
Iron CANDLESTICKS 
Spanish, XV 
Century 


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Expanding shaft, with 
loop handles, square 
dish bobéche and 
socket, supported on 
tripod arched legs 
with spade feet. 


Height, 14 inches. 


Reverse of No. 12 


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14—Carvep Waunut Bracket Italian, XVI Century 
Oblong top of a later period, supported on console developing 
winged head of a cherub amid scrollings and a pendant of husks. 


Height, 1414 inches; length, 1714 inches. 


15—Two Carvep anp GitpED Brackets Chippendale Period 


Shell-shaped top, supported on a spread eagle perched on scroll- 
ings of rocaille and flowers. 
Height, 1414 inches. 


16—PotycHromep Carvep Leatuer PLaaur 
Spanish, Late XVI Century 
On THE Roap to GotcotrHa. Christ is seen about centre in red 
robes sinking to his knees under the weight of the cross; at the 
right and left of him are Roman soldiers. Oval, in oblong carved 
frame. 
Height, 1014 inches; width, 8 inches. 


From the Matthias Raphael Collection, London, 1906. 


17—IttumimatTep VELLUM Panet Swiss, End of XV Century 
Tue Beneapine or Joun tHE Baptist. Leaf from psalter 
depicting within an oval medallion Herod standing beyond the 
martyred saint whose head is held above by his executioner; at 
right is Salome. Executed in brilliant colors and gilding. 
Flanked by bars of music at right and floral Gothic scrollings 

at left; reverse with text and further bars of music. 
Height, 11% inches; width, 9% inches. 


From the Capuchin Cloister of Wye, Canton of St. Gall, Switz- 
erland. 


18—Goruic GinpED ScuLprurEeD Group 
Northern French, Late XV Century 


Tue Vircin Enruronep. The coroneted Virgin in voluminous 
robes is seated with her feet on cloud forms. 


Height, 914 inches; width, 6 inches. 
From the Dikran Kelekian Collection. 


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19—Two Scutprurep Viot Heaps — Italian, Early XVII Century 
(a) Scroll, terminating in the head of a youth. 


(3) Leaf-scrolled at back, terminating in a very finely cut 
leonic head. 
Heights, 11 and 9 inches. 


20—T wo ScvuLPprurED AND GILDED Ficurines 
Italian, Early XVII Century 
Wincep AnceEts. Standing figures in semi-military costumes 
with arms outstretched and wings spread. On molded lozenge- 
shaped pedestals. 
Height, 13% inches. 


21—ScuuLpTureD Pint Heap Italian, Early XVI Century 


Satyr-mask; long ears over low brows, curling hair and beard. 


Length, 14 inches. 


22—GotTuic Brass STATUETTE Flemish, XVI Century 


Robed standing figure of the Holy Mother wearing long curling 
hair and a coronet. 
Height, 6 inches. 


23—Bronze Ficurine Egyptian, XVIII Dynasty 
A QurEN. Standing figure wearing simple long robes to feet, 
expanding box-shaped oval headdress peaked at back. She is in 
the attitude of walking. Rich deep green patina. On black 
marble base. 


Height, 8 inches. 
From the Sitmkovich Collection. 


24—Bronze Cuinese Trivop VESSEL Han Period 

Deep bowl shape with outcurving rim, sustaining two upright 

lug handles; the body enriched with a band of archaic scrollings. 

On circular upright tripod legs. Rich green patina developing 
earthy incrustations. 

Height, 914 inches. 


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25—Repousst Brass PLaQuE Nuremberg, XVI Century 
Circular, with molded flaring rim, enriched with bossed oval 
medallions; the centre displaying subject THE RETURN OF THE 
Two Men rrom THE Promised Lanp bearing on their shoulders 


a huge bunch of grapes. 


Diameter, 1734 inches. 


26—Repovussé Brass Disu Venetian, XVI Century 
Circular, with flanged border enriched with punched fleurs-de-lys 
and rosettes; the centre occupied by subject, Tur ANNUNCIA- 
TION OF THE Vircrin, surrounded by an extremely interesting 


border of scrolled oval floral medallions. 
Diameter, 15 inches. 


27—Gotuic Brass Triprycu Augsburg, Early XVI Century 
Oblong panel, deeply chiseled with three-quarter length figure 
of a knight in plate armor holding his elaborate casque in his 
hands; flanked by twisted columns, pediment and apron of pierced 
tracery and Gothic leafage; arched wings enriched with figures 
of knights and their ladies at devotion. 


Height, 101%, inches; width closed, 45% inches. 


28—-Gornic Rrpoussh Brass PLaquE 
Venetian, Early XVI Century 
Circular, with flanged rim punched with fleurs-de-lys and leaf mo- 
tives; marly with spiraled flutings, the centre occupied by the 
figure of St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child across a 


stream. 
Diameter, 1614 inches. 


29—Goruic Repousst Brass PLAQuE 
Venetian, Early XVI Century 
Circular, with flanged molded rim, enhanced with dainty leaf 
motives; the marly with spiral flutings ; the centre slightly bossed 
with spiral gadroonings about a circular medallion surrounded 
by two borders of lengthy Gothic inscription. 


Diameter, 1614 inches. 


Lisa 


30—Two Bett Merat Attar CAaNnpLESTICKS 
Italian, XVI Century 


Baluster shafts, with 
spiraled expanding upper 
portion; large dish bobéche, 
supported on _ triangular 
leaf scrolled bases centred 
with heads of seraphs. 
Claw-and-ball feet. (Rims 


chipped. ) 
Heights, 213, inches. 


31I—ScuLPTURED WALNUT 
Figure 

Italian, XVI Century 

Recumbent figure of a lion, 

sculptured in archaic man- 

ner with curling mane. Has 


been painted gray. 


Length, 11 inches. 


32—ScuLPTURED CEDAR 
FIGuRINE 
Egyptian, IV Dynasty 
SEATED FicgurRE oF a Man. 
Very archaically rendered 
with long emaciated arms. 
(One arm loose.) 


Height, 734, inches. 
Note: Excavated at Kurna, near the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. 


33—PERUVIAN DeEcoRATED PotrErRY Water BorrLE 
Pre-Inca Period 


Body in the form of an Indian’s head; the vase glazed old-red 
with eyes in ivory; the cap enriched with bands of tooth motives 
and archaic dragons, also in red. Arched loop handle having 


tubular spout at centre with further red glaze. 
Height, 11 inches. 
From the Collection of Marius de Zayas. 


(Illustrated) 


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34—Two GorHic Carvep Marie Panets French, XV Century 
Oblong, pierced with circular and pointed arched tracery of a 
most delicate character. Heights, 19 inches; width, 81% inches. 
35—CuHIneEsE Bronze Bowt Han Pertod 


Deep bowl, with molded sharply outcurving lip and loop handles 
terminating at foot with hooks and at crown with t’ao-t’ieh ogre 
heads; on slightly outcurved high foot. ‘The body and foot 
enriched with raised and bossed bands of archaic angular cloud 
scrollings. Rich golden-brown and green patina disclosing earthy 
incrustations at various areas. 

Height, 61% inches; width, 11% inches. 


From the Leonce Rosenberg Collection, Paris. 


386—Gornic IntumiInaTED VELLUM PaNnEL French, XV Century 

Tur Birtu or Our Lorp. Music with text on both sides; 

psalter of verse with large capital D bearing an oval medallion 

depicting The Birth of Christ, The Virgin resting on a pallet, 

St. Joseph at the foot of the bed and St. Anne beyond carrying 

the Holy Infant. Exceptionally beautiful border at top, foot 

and left side; adorned with interlacing scrollings of Gothic leaves, 

birds, flowers, fruit and butterflies; executed in great charm in 
brilliant colors and gilding. Framed. 

Height, 18%4 inches; width, 121% inches. 


37—SILVER BrocapE Cover French, XVII Century 

Rare salmon-pink field, woven in silver threads with scrollings ~ 

of leaves, cornucopia and small vines of flowers; trimmed with 
original borders of rosette patterned gold galloon. 

Length, 38 inches; width, 29 inches. 


38—Larer Crimson Damask Cover Italian, XVI Century 
Wine-crimson of two tones, woven with sprays of varied lilies 
and other flowers. 8 feet 4 inches by 7 feet 1 inch. 


39—MepicEAn Crimson BrocaTELLeE Cover Luccan, XV Century 

Three breadths of highly conventionalized bouquets and scroll- 
ings, each having inwoven dentil and leaf borders. 

72 inches by 66 inches. 


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40—GrEEN VELVET CovER Italian, XVII Century 
Interesting deep toned green, fluctuating to areas of lighter sil- 
very tone, showing the impress of earlier embroidery; at one end 


trimmed with wave pattern gold galloon. 
40 inches by 47 inches. 


41—Gotp BrocapE Cover Italian, Late XVII Century 


Damassé bleu-de-ciel field, woven in pinks, blues, yellows and gold 
threads with leaf scrollings emitting small bouquets of flowers. 
Trimmed with gold galloon. 


42 inches by 40 inches. 


42—-Crimson VELVET Cover Italian, XVII Century 
Lustrous crimson velvet, fluctuating in areas to rosy tones. 


46 inches by 191% inches. 


43—GENOESE VELVET CovER AVI Century 


Golden-yellow field, woven in cut and uncut crimson velvet with 


sprays of varied lilies. 
51 inches by 1314 inches. 


44——ScuLpTurED WALNUT STATUETTE 
Southern French, End-of XIII Century 
BisHor 1x Furr Canonicats. Dignified standing figure wear- 
ing robes of office and mitre; his arms extended in the act of 
blessing. (The hands have been restored. ) 


Note: An extremely rare specimen of Gothic sculpture of very simple 
and dignified character. 


45—ScuLpTrureD ALABASTER BaAs-RELIEF 
| English, Nottingham, XV Century 
The coroneted half length figure of the Holy Father appears 
in the act of blessing; below him is the triple-crowned head of 
a Pope. A fragment mounted on brocade panel. 


Height, 8 inches; width, 4 inches. 


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46—Scutprrurep Ivory Votive Courr 

African, XVI Century 
Coupe enriched with interesting in- 
terlacing scrolled medallions at 
crown and chevrons at foot. Sup- 
ported on a group of five outfacing 
warriors in the strange costumes of 
their varied tribes; each holds his 
murderous weapon at his side. On 
annular base enriched with further 
interlacing medallions. Very rich 
deep amber toned patina. 


Height, 714, inches. 


Note: It is interesting to note that the 
chief wears a necklace terminating in a 
Maltese cross. 


Found in the City of Benin, Central 
Africa. 


(Illustrated) 


47—Fovur Goruic GitpEp-sitver Morses Rhenish, XV Century 


Lobed cruciform medallions, enriched with busts of The Four 
Evangelists in high relief. On crimson velvet panel. Framed. 


48—SiLtveErR AQUEMANALE French, XVI Century 
Standing figure of a lion, its right paw sustaining cartouched 
coat of arms blazoned with a rampant lion; its tail curled over 
back forming handle and scrolled with bird and serpent. Vigor- 
ously modeled in a broad archaic manner. 


Height, 81%, inches; length, 1034 inches. 


Note: ‘These aqueemanales were used as ewers at the celebration of 
mass to wash the fingers of the officiating priest’s hands and are extremely 
rare, especially in silver. 


From the Collection of M. de Meurville, Bordeaux. 


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49—Two Gornuic ScutprurepD Oax Grotesque Ficures 
English, circa 1500 
Figure of a peasant half kneeling tying the latchet of his shoe; 
the other, seated figure of a man pointing with his two hands 
to his sole remaining tooth. Both in the interesting costumes 


of the period and very broadly modeled. 


Heights, 131%, and 12% inches. 


50—PoLycHROMED ScuLPTURED ALABASTER GROUP 
English, Nottingham, Early XV Century 
Tue AporaTion oF THE Viren. Within curious large oval 
nimbus is the standing figure of the Holy Virgin, her hands 
raised on her breast in the attitude of adoration; she is sur- 
rounded by angelic figures and the donor evidently is kneeling at 
her feet. A fragment only. Mounted on oblong brocade panel. 


Height, 17 inches; width, 1034 inches. 


51—Gornic ScutprurepD Watnutr ALTO-RELIEVO GRouUP 
Rhenish, Early XVI Century 
Curist at THE Cotumn. Figure of Christ bound to a column 
about centre under two depressed Gothic arches; at right are 
two Roman soldiers and at left two of the rabble which followed 
to His persecution. 
Height, 28 inches; width, 19 inches. 


52—-PoLtycHROMED ScuLPTURED WALNUT STATUETTE 
Tuscan, Early XVI Century 
Kneeling figure of a maiden; she wears curling hair, blue waist 
and gray robes. The face painted naturalistically. 


Height, 16 inches. 


From the Henry C. Lawrence Collection, American Art Asso- 
ciation, 1921. 


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53—GorTHIc SCULPTURED ALABASTER STATUETTE AND PEDESTAL 
English, Nottingham, XV Century 
Sr. JoHN THE Baptist. Standing figure, wearing long curling 
hair and beard and his proverbial hair shirt, over which is draped 
a mantle falling to his feet. On incurved molded oblong base. 
Exceptionally rich warm brownish patina. 


Total height, 191% inches. 
(Companion to the following) 
(Illustrated) 


54—GotuHic ScuLpTuRED ALABASTER STATUETTE AND PEDESTAL 
English, Nottingham, XV Century 
Maponna And Critp. Standing figure of the Virgin, remark- 
able for its dignified simplicity. She wears a crown over her 
light hood, closely fitting robes and a mantle falling from her 
right shoulder caught up by her left hand under the feet of the 
Infant Saviour whom she holds with her right arm. On molded 
incurved base. Exceptionally rich warm brownish patina. 


Total height, 191% inches. 
(Companion to the preceding) 
(Illustrated) 


55—RoMANESQUE PoLYCHROMED AND SCULPTURED STATUETTE 

Biscayan, Late XII Century 
St. Mary Macpatren. Standing figure wearing long robes and 
curious embroidery soutane, the sleeves puffed with flutings. 
She carries a ciborium in her hands and has long curling hair. 

Archaic modeling showing a little Byzantine influence. 
Height, 20 inches. 

Note: The shrine illustrated in the plate opposite is Catalogue No. 83, 


(Illustrated) 


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56—Larre Gornic Scurprurep Oax Group Flemish, XVI Century 


THE GARDEN oF GEeTHsEMANE. The kneeling figure of Christ 
is seen high on the rocks to left before a chalice; below are seen 
the figures of St. Joseph, St. Peter and St. James asleep; at 
upper right corner is a group of four Roman soldiers. The agony 
of the Lord is well depicted and the attitude of the sleepers is 


most naturalistic in character. 
Height, 221% inches; width, 12 inches. 


Note: The late Georges Demotte in a letter to the owner expressed a 
desire to have a photograph of this interesting group to publish in a then 
forthcoming work. 


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57—ScuLpTurRED WALNUT STATUETTE 
Tyrolean, Late XV Century 
Sr. Froriran. Wearing a curious high lobed hat of the period 
over curling hair, half armor and ample mantle; he carries the 
symbolic stoup of water in his right hand. On irregular rustic 
base. Height, 17%, inches. 
: Note: St. Florian was one of the eight tutelary saints of Austria and 


was martyred in the reign of Galerius. His symbol, the stoup of water, 
recalls his miraculous feat of extinguishing a burning church with a similar 


amount of water. 
From the Henry C. Lawrence Collection, American Art Associa- 
tion, 1921. 


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58—Scutprvurep Oak Busr Northern French, Early XV Century 


Bust of an Advocate wearing short curling hair, mustache, beard 
and robes. He has an expression of determination and discrim- 
ination which gives a very dignified air to the composition. On 
lozenge-shaped crimson velvet base. 
Height, 1334 inches. 
From the famous Collection of Charles E. H aviland, Limoges, 
France. 


(Illustrated) 


59—Goruic ScULPTURED ALABASTER BAS-RELIEF 


English, Nottingham, XV Century 
Tue Visrr or THE THREE Wise MEN oF THE East. A grace- 
ful Madonna is enthroned under a canopy at right, holding the 
Infant Saviour on her lap; before her are the Three Wise Men 
bearing various presents to her. At foot at right the heads 
of two asses are seen and a figure of St. Joseph. (Arm missing.) 


Height, 161%, inches; width, 11 inches, 


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60—GrarEco-Roman Statuary Marsrie Bust 


Salonika, 100 to 150 B.C. 


Portrrair Bust or a Youtu. Sensitive classic head wearing 
laurel wreathed curling hair and toga. On molded circular dark 
toned serpentined marble base of later period. Tall oak pedestal 
with revolving top for same. Height, 16%, inches. 


Note: Frederick Enner, Director of the Louvre for many years, strongly 
advised Mr. Rosenberg to acquire this noble specimen of Graeco-Roman 
sculpture. 


From the Collection of Leonce Rosenberg, Paris. 
(Illustrated) 


61—Goruic ScuLprurRED Oax Bust 
Northern French, XIV Century 
Heap or Curist. Wearing long curling hair, mustache and 
beard, crowned with a wreath of thorns, the head slightly inclined 
forward bearing an expression of subdued agony. On crimson 
velvet base; the cutting in exceptionally free and bold manner. 


Height, 12 inches. 


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62-—Scutprurep Woop Sratvrerre Chinese, Early T’ang Period 


Kwan-yixn, THE Gopprss or Mercy. Noble standing figure 
swathed in valanced and draped robes; she wears a jewel at her 
breast and a tiara about her high dressed hair. On plinth base. 


Height, 21 inches. 
From the A. W. Bahr Collection. 


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63—ScuLprurRED ALABASTER Bas-RELIEF 
English, Nottingham, XV Century 
THe Crucirrxion. Christ on the cross is seen before the Holy 
Father seated in majesty; at foot are two facing angels 
kneeling; above, two tiers of further angels flanking the figure 
of the Holy Father. In carved walnut frame with Gothic leaf 


and tracery apron. 
Height, 21% inches; width, 11 inches. 


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64—BronzeE KNocker 

By Alessandro Vit- 

toria, 1525-1600 
Lyre-shape; formed 
of two leaf scrolled 
and winged dolphins 
having figure of 
Neptune carrying a 
trident in his right 
hand and standing 
in a shell motive 


base. 
Height, 17 inches. 


From the Collection 
of M. Dino 
Barozzi, | Ven- 
Ice. 


(Illustrated) 


65—Go.Lp NEEDLEPAINTED PANEL Flemish, XVI Century 
Enriched with three medallions occupied by standing figures of 
St. James, St. John and St. Julian; executed in gold and silver 
threads and passages of silk; flanked by ruby-crimson velvet of 
the period. Framed. 


66—Two Crimson VELVET PANELS Italian, XVII Century 
Fan-shape, of very closely woven lustrous ruby-crimson velvet 
having the mark of previous embroidery in the upper portion. 


Height, 46 inches; widest width, 191%, inches. 


67—SILVER-EMBROIDERED Crimson VELVET PANEL 
French, XVII Century 


Rich ruby-crimson velvet embroidered, semé with fleurs-de-lys 


and ermine tails. 
Height, 441, inches; width, 401% inches. 


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68—VENETIAN SitvER BROCADE 
Cover Early XVI Century 


Deep rich tan ivory field, woven 
with leaf ogival having shell pen- 
dents in silver threads, wavy rib- 
bon-like motives, sprays of flow- 
ers and pomegranate motives, in 
pink, blue and green silks. 


Length, 7 feet; width, 3 feet 5 inches. 


69—BorticeLii GREEN VELVET AND 
Sitrver Lace CHAsuBLE 
Italian, XVI Century 
Lustrous rich velvet fluctuating 
in areas to lighter tones; excep- 
tionally well trimmed with orig- 
inal open silver lace of floral scrol- 
lings at orphreys and bordersfl 


From the Dikran Kelekian Col- 
lection. 


YO—STATUETTE IN GiLDED anpd Paintep Woop: Tue Vircin anv 
CHILD French, First Half of the XIV Century 

The Virgin wears a closely fitting dress buttoned in front over 
which is thrown a mantle covering her back and shoulders and 
draped on her knees. She is seated on a low chair showing in 

the upper part a frieze, and below a tracery of Gothic windows. 

On her left arm was seated the Infant Jesus, now almost com- 
pletely destroyed. Her curly hair is parted in the middle; a 
veil and a crown cover her head; the bottom of her dress leaves 
uncovered the pointed ends of her shoes. Height, 24 inches. 


Note: The Virgin here reproduced is a charming type of XIV _ cen- 
tury French workmanship with all its fineness and frankness. 


From the Canessa Collection, American Art Association, 1924. 


(Illustrated) 


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71—Scu.LPprurRED ALABASTER BAS-RELIEF 


Assyrian, circa 700 to 900 B.C. 


Procession oF Warriors. Four warriors advancing right, 
wearing helmets with curved crest and long beards; carrying long 
spears and pavones. Broad vigorous very low relief sculpture. 


Framed. 
Height, 14 inches; length, 151% inches. 


(Illustrated) 


72—PoLYCHROMED SCULPTURED LIMESTONE PEDESTAL 


School of Rheims, XIV Century 
Molded octagonal pedestal before portion of a larger shaft; in 
front of the pedestal is a standing figure of a grotesquely carved 
peasant in flat cap and large cloak; painted in crimson and 
greenish-brown. 


From the well-known Faber Collection. 


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738—PotycHRoMED LimrestonE BAs-RELIEF 


Egyptian, XVIII Dynasty 


Bust of a noble youth in profile to left. 
Height, 15 inches; width, 1414 inches. 
Note: Found at Samarcand, near Luxor. 


From the Dikran Kelekian Collection. 


74—RepoussE Sitver Hancine Sancruary LAmMp 
Italian, XVIII Century 


Molded vase-shape, with pineapple terminal enriched in repoussé 
with series of husks, gadroons and leaf motives. Suspended from 
three gilded bronze amorini heads by link chains to small canopy. 

Lamp, total height, 34 inches; width, 14 inches. 


From the Dikran Kelekian Collection. 


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45—DecoraTED ScuLPprurED LiwEestonE Bust French, circa 1500 


Somewhat emaciated head, with shoulders bearing a conven- 
tionalized crown of thorns, long curling hair, mustache and short 
beard. Has been painted naturalistically. On crimson velvet 


lozenge-shaped base. 
Height, 13%, inches. 


From the Collection of Henry Daguerre, Parts. 
(Illustrated ) 


“6—ScuLPTURED LIMESTONE BAs-RELIEF FRAGMENT 


Egyptian, X XII Dynasty. 


Heap oF A Quern. Extremely beautiful face in profile to left 
wearing headdress. Mounted in root walnut oblong panel. 


Height, 714 inches; width, 3 inches. 


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SCHOOL OF ISENBRANDT 
Fremisu: Crrca 1500 


T7—ST. JOHN 
On panel: Height, 8 inches; width, 334 inches 


Standing figure of the Saint wearing close-fitting crimson robes, hav- 
ing blue collar caught at the throat with a golden brooch and finely 
draped ivory-gray mantle over his right shoulder; in his left hand he 
earries a chalice, his right hand being raised in the act of blessing, 
in the background a hilly landscape. 


From the Collection of Madame de la Place, Paris. 


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BYZANTINE SIENESE SCHOOL — 


Earty XV Century 


78—MADONNA AND CHILD 
On panel: Height, 1114 inches; width, 91% inches 


Half length figure of The Virgin wearing crimson hood and mantle; 
she carries the voluminously robed Infant Saviour on her right arm; 
gilded background. Gilded gesso architectural frame. 


From the Eugene Benson Sale. 


SIENESE SCHOOL 
XIV Century 


T9—PATRICIAN YOUTH AND MAIDEN 
On panel: Total height, 27 inches; length, 45 inches 


Both within scrolled niches; the youth at left seen at full bust length 
wearing flat Florentine red cap and coat; the maiden at right in- 
facing, wearing interesting elaborate headdress over curiously knotted 
fallng hair. Gilded architectural frame, with Ionic capitals. 


80—CHINEsE PartntTING Ming Period 
A Roya Prrsonace ry a Mountain Retreat. High up 
amidst rugged cliffs a great lady with two attendants is receiv- 
ing the wife of an important mandarin who is accompanied by 
two maids of honor. At foot at right standing on a bridge are 
the two genii of harmony; at left is one of the Taoist Immortals 
standing beside an antelope; above in the clouds storks are 
seen; the latter being symbols of longevity. In gilded frame. 


From the Henry C. Lawrence Collection, American Art Associa- 
tion, 1921. 


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81—Goruic ScutprureD Oax Grove Flemish, Late XV Century 
Tue Circumcision. The Infant Saviour, held by his Mother 
standing at left, reclines on a miniature credence; at right is a 
priestly figure; beyond are the two Marys and St. Joseph hold- 
ing a chalice and a fourth personage. (Arms of the priest lack- 


ing. ) 


Height, 191% inches; width, 12% inches. 


Note: The late Georges Demotte in a letter to the owner expressed a 
desire to have a photograph of this interesting group to publish in a then 


forthcoming publication. 


From the Collection of the Vicomte Vryaase. 


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82—GoTHic Scurprtgeps oan 
STATUETTE 

Rhenish, XV Century 

St. Mary Maeparen. Standing 
figure wearing filleted long curl- 

ing hair, close fitting robes and a 
voluminous mantle draped across 

the lower portion of body and 
over arms. Rich brown patina. 
(Arm lacking and other hand de- 


fective. ) 
Height, 321%, inches. 


(Illustrated) 


838—GoruHic CarvED AND GILDED CANOPIED SHRINE 
Spanish, Late XV Century 
Back painted dull gray, arranged with seven molded panels. 
Canopy extended on brackets formed of seven very beautifully 
traceried and crocketed pinnacled Gothic arches, surmounted by 
a leaf cresting, formed of panels and sections from a larger 
shrine. 
Length, 58:inches; height, 38 inches. 
From the Stanford White Collection. 


(Illustrated on Page 21) 


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84—Carvep Warner Priz-Diev Tuscan, Late XVI Century 


Flute-molded oblong top and dentiled frieze occupied by molded 
border flanked by leonic heads. Sloping front with molded and 
inlaid enclosing door having walnut knob. Supported on caryat- 
ids having Ionic capitals. Sloping and lifting kneeling box with 
paneled front, leaf enriched cushion base and claw feet. Excep- 
tionally beautiful russet patina. 


Height, 34%, inches; width, 24 inches. 


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85—Carveo Watnut CaaQuEtTEUsE French, Henry II Period 
Open back, with central spindle; long leaf enriched side sup- 
ports and scrolled serpentined leaf pediment. Finely scrolled 
arms each supported on two balusters. Walnut molded seat on 
columnar legs having somewhat triangular stretcher. 


From the Henry C. Lawrence Collection, American Art Associa- 
tion, 1921. 


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86—Watnvut Dantesca CHair Florentine, XV Century 


Folding curule arm supports and legs, enriched with Gothic 
crockets ; supported on cross stretchers having rudimentary claw 
feet. Massive open scrolled arms; the seat and back covered in 
original deep brown hide and having XVI century crimson vel- 
vet loose pad for seat and slip-over cover for small oblong back. 


From the Savoy Castle of Verzuolo, Piedmont, Italy. 


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87—Gortruic Carvep WaLnut CHair 


French Renaissance, Early XV Century 
Oblong open back, pierced with floriated tracery ; crocketed slop- 
ing back supports terminating in pierced rosettes; molded wal- 
nut seat having loose crimson velvet pad of contemporary velvet ; 
supported on somewhat X-shaped crocketed legs, occupied by 
further tracery and having arched cross feet and pierced 


stretcher. (Illustrated) 


88—Carvep GinpED Watnut Lisrary TAsLe 


Florentine, Early XVI Century 
Molded oblong top; the frieze fitted with molded corner blocks, 
rosettes and panels, having on each side central panels carved 
with jardiniéres and leaf scrollings in gilding; these central 
panels were arranged as drawers on three sides by present owner. 
Supported on columnar legs having Ionic capitals, wreaths of 
laurel about centre and under imbrications of leaves. Open box 
stretcher. Height, 33 inches; length, 54 inches; depth, 27% inches. 


(Illustrated) 


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89-——CarveD AND GILDED Sacristy CABINET 
Spanish, Early XVII Century 
Rectangular, with deeply molded cornice having serpentined re- 
turns; arched paneled central door, enriched with leaf scrollings 
and centre panel in polychrome developing scrollings of husks in 
blue, gray and soft red; supporting fluted columns with leaf 
capitals and scrolling toward base. 


Height, 59% inches; length, 62 inches. 


ANTONIO ROSSELLINO 
FLORENTINE: 1427—1490 


90—MADONNA AND CHILD 
Polychromed stucco bas-relief 
Height, 281% inches; width, 22 imches 


Three-quarter length of the Holy Mother wearing close-fitting red 
robes, blue mantle and halo above her hooded hair. She holds the 
Infant Saviour in her arms who stands at left. Original polychrome 
in molded oblong frame. 


Note: Antonio Gamberelli, known as Antonio Rossellino, was one of Do- 
natello’s greatest pupils and was almost the founder of a new sculpturesque style. 
His works were more intellectual and graceful. and more elevated with religious 
thought than those of his predecessors. 

In a letter to the Bourgeois Galleries, New York, from Prof. Churchill, Smith 
College, Northampton, Mass., Prof. Churchill states regarding this bas-relief, “There 
is in the sale a relief attributed to Antonio Rossellino which came too late to be 
catalogued and which is in fine state and the color is excellently preserved, it rep- 
resents the Madonna and Child and is a healthy work of art.” 


From the famous Bardini Collection, American Art Association, 1918. 


(Illustrated) 


No. 90—Maponna AND CHILD 
By ANTONIO ROSSELLINO 


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91—MADONNA AND CHILD 


LUCA DELLA ROBBIA 
FLORENTINE ScHoou: 1400—1482 


Height, 19 inches; width, 14 inches 


The Virgin in crimson-red and blue mantle seen at three-quarter length, 
with the Infant Saviour standing at left supported by her left arm. 
In oblong enriched molded frame of same stucco. 


Note: The San Donato Madonna in the Marquand Collection is very analogous 
to this charming example. 


From the famous Bardini Collection, American Art Association, 1918. 


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GHERARDO STARNINA 
Frorence: 1354(?)—1408(?) 


92—MADONNA, CHILD AND SAINTS 
On arched panel: Height, 351% mches; width, 1914 mches 


The haloed Holy Mother seated, in red robes and hooded deep green 
mantle, holds The Saviour on her left arm. At right and left are 
figures of St. John and St. John the Baptist; above them are St. Rosa 
of Lima and St. Catherine standing before a gilded background. In 
Gothic arched, carved and gilded architectural frame having spiral 
twisted columns and inscription on base, “Ave Maria Gratia pi.” 


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RAPHAEL SANZIO (Arrrieutep 10) 
Ursino: 1483—1520 


93—AMORINI WITH GARLAND 
Height, 914 inches; length, 11 inches 


Two graceful lightly robed amorini stand at left and right holding 
up a garland of flowers. Very delicately drawn and painted. 

Note: On the back under glazed panel is a sealed inscription reading as fol- 
lows: “Galleria Gerardi”; the remainder being translated reads: “These two 


amorini much esteemed are the works of Raphael and the last one to engrave them 
in our house was Francesco Bartolozzi, the famous English engraver.” 


From the Gerardi Collection. 


94—Scutprurep Watunout Ficure 
Egyptian, V Dynasty 
Fremarte Ecyrprian Heap. Fine broad 
modeling showing the torso and head, 
having closely cropped curled hair. On 
crimson velvet pedestal. 


Height, 121% inches. 


(Illustrated ) 


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95—-GotHic ScuLpTruRED PoLtycHROME WaLNnut Group 
School of Troyes, circa 1500 


Maponna Aanp Cuitp. Half-length figure of the Holy Mother 
wearing voluminous robes draped as a cowl over her auburn hair; 
she carries the Infant Saviour on her left arm and holds one 
of His feet with her right hand, He holding an orb. Traces of 
original polychrome exist. 


From the Chapelle of Vic sur Seille. 


From the Georges Demotte Collection. 


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96—ScuLPpruRED Watnut Group 


Northern French, 

Late XV Century 
CATHERINE oF ALEXANDRIA. 
Interesting standing figure 
wearing long curling hair coy- 
ered by a curious horseshoe 
scrolled cap and voluminous 
well draped robes; she carries 
a sword in her right hand and 
an open missal in her left; her 
feet are firmly planted on the 
shoulders of a false knight, 
seen at bust length on an oval 
plinth. 


From the famous Collection of 
Charles E. Haviland, 
Limoges, France. 


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97—ScuLpruRED WaLNuT STATUETTE Egyptian, V Dynasty 
Man Watxinc. Figure with left foot advanced in the attitude 
of walking; his arms sect at his side; wearing a closely fitting 
tunic lobed at foot and hair close to head in small knots. On 


original oblong base. 
Height, 23 inches. 


From the Collection of Knackman, the well-known antiquarian. 


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Goruic Mitie-rreurs Tapestry French, Late XV Century 
FLowrers anp Frurr. In a field of deep rich blue-black dis- 
playing growing plants in blossom amidst which are seen thistles, 
daisies, carnations, lilies, canterbury bells and two clusters of 
ripe strawberries. Woven in very charming deep crimson, pinks, 
lighter pinks and a multitude of pinks and blues with the high 


lights in ivory. 
Length, 5 feet 3 inches; width, 1 foot 9 inches. 


(Illustrated) 


VERDURE AND Figure Tapestry Flemish, Renaissance Period 


An open wooded country discloses on the right an amiable old 
couple, peasants wending their way over uneyen ground to their 
farm beyond, which sits under the shadow of a hill, crowned by 
an old castle. In the centre a white unicorn and a dun bull are 
arrested in their gambolings and affrighted at the sight of a 
mythical dragon; on the left beyond are three woodmen various- 
ly chopping down trees and carrying wood. Finished with a 
narrow yellow border, woven in soft tones of yellow, green, blue, 
tan-ivory, pink and purplish crimson. 


Height, 3 feet 6 inches; length, 5 feet 8 inches. 


(Illustrated) 


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100—ILLuMINATED VELLUM PANEL Florentine, XV Century 
THE Crucirixion. In the foreground of a rocky romantic land- 
scape Christ is seen on the cross, grouped at the foot of which 
at left are the four Marys and at the right Joseph of Arimathea 
and three other saints. Executed in very rich colors in gilding. 
The border with gilded background medallions displaying 
episodes in the life of Christ, and heads of Tiberius and Herod. 
In carved and gilded frame. 


Height, 15 inches; width, 10%, inches. 


From the Guillaume Daguerre Collection, Paris. 


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101—Gornic Tarrstry Pane French, XV Century 


A Group or Nostes. In the foreground busts of three eminent 
men are seen wearing strange hats of the period; beyond them 
are four further dignitaries seen at full bust length and beyond 
them five heads of further personages are seen. Extremely well 
woven, with beautiful rose-crimson, green, blues, pinks and lay- 
ender-pinks, with delicate yellows, golden-brown and _ ivory. 
Framed. 


From the Henry C. Lawrence Collection, American Art Associa- 
tion, 1921. 


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102—Gornic Tapestry Northern French, Late XV Century 


HuspaANDMEN Swarinc Birps. Rising hilly country crested 
by farm buildings and having at foreground charming growing 
flowers and strawberries in fruit; near by is a falconer holding 
in his right hand a long implement and with his right hand 
feeding a bird which is held by a young woman at his left above 
a cage filled with birds. Beyond them at right are two further 
personages holding birds which have been snared or brought 
down. At left is a peasant climbing a tree with the assistance 
of a companion on whose body he stands. Woven in excep- 
tionally rich and varied crimson, blues, greens, yellows, tans, 
pinks, lavender and ivories. 


Height, 7 feet 111,-inches; width, 6 feet 8 inches. 


Note: In the Brussels Museum is a very analogous tapestry known as 
“Sheep Shearing” which is there given to Burgundy about the middle of the 
XV Century. 


Privately acquired from the Henry C. Lawrence Collection. 


(Illustrated) 


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No. 102—Gornic Tapestry (Northern French, 
Late XV Century) 


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ScuLprureD Limestone BaAs-rELIEF Egyptian, IV Dynasty 


Tue Dancers. Three slender graceful figures with their arms 
raised above their heads in the attitude of dancing, with jewels 
at throat and arms; interesting pleated short skirts. (Framed.) 


Height, 1814 inches; length, 161%, inches. 


103 


Note: This charming low relief was found by De Morgan, the French 
excavator, at Sakkhara, 1911-1912, and was bought by Joseph Brummer from 
Machman, the well-known Cairian antiquarian. It is very analogous to a 
relief of the Fifth Dynasty from the tomb of Prince Raem-Kai, now in the 


Metropolitan Museum. 


(Illustrated) 


104—ScutrrureD Potycurome Group ry ALTO-RELIEVO 
Nuremberg, XVI Century 
CuRIsT AND THE Four AposriEs. The Saviour at centre seen 
at full length wearmg gilded robes, long curling hair 
and beard; he carries in his left hand an orb, his right hand 
raised in the act of benediction. At left is St. John carrying 
his symbolic ciborium; at right is St. Peter with his symbolic key ; 
the other ten Apostles, closely grouped, are seen at either side 
carrying their varied symbols. In fine state of preservation. 


Height, 14 inches; length, 50 inches. 


From the Henry C. Lawrence Collection, American Art Associa- 
tion, 1921. 


E BAS-RELIEF 


No. 103—Scuurrurep LIMeEsTo? 


(Egyptian Dynasty) 


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TADDEO DI BARTOLI 


SIENESE ScHoot: XIV tro XV Century 


105—DOMINICAN LEGEND 
On panel: Height, 14 inches; width, 1814 inches 


The action represented deals with the legend according to which the 
boy Napoleoni fell from his horse and was trampled to death; he is 
brought back to life by St. Dominic. In the foreground of a rocky 
landscape, Napoleoni is seen in pink costume thrown on the ground, his 
white horse trampling him to death; in the background he is seen giv- 
ing his thanks to the holy St. Dominic who stands before a cavern. 
At right centre, stands a Cardinal in red robes accompanied by two 
attendants. 


Note: Prof. Oswald Siren, the well-known writer on Italian paintings, endorsed 
the attribution in the most unequivocal manner. 


From the Collection of Capt. Landon Douglas, London. 


Exhibited in the Kleinberger Exhibition of Primitives for the benefit 
of the American War Relief, 1917. f 


From the Kleinberger Collection, American Art Association, 1919. 
Acquired from the Bourgeois Galleries, New York. 


(Illustrated) 


105—Dominican Lrecenp By TapprEo pi Barro. 


No. 


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BRUGES SCHOOL 


Late XV CrEentTuRY 


106—MADONNA, CHILD AND SAINTS 
Arched triptych: Height, 30 inches; width (closed), 23 inches 


The central panel depicts St. Anne enthroned, reading from a missal 
resting on her lap; she is flanked on one side by St. Joseph of Ari- 
mathea ; before her the youthful Virgin with long curling hair is seated 
holding the Child on her lap; to left and right of her in the near 
foreground are two coroneted saints, the two Marys. All wear rich 
robes; the saints and canopy of throne of Gothic velvet. The left 
wing depicts the donor kneeling before his patron saint who stands 
nearby in a bishop’s robes. The right wing depicts the donor’s wife 
standing before a patron saint who is about to place a crown on her 
head. The exterior of the two wings beautifully painted in mono- 
chrome gray with subject tHE aNNuNcIATION, both figures being clad 
in exceptionally fine voluminous robes of many folds; above is the 
descending dove and scroll label bearing lengthy inscription. 

Note: Professor Hoffner referring to this painting says: “Too good to be all 
Flemish, probably under French influence.” De Riche says of it: “Executed in 
Atlea from other models. ‘The interior of leaves from Memling; the exterior after 


Roger Vandeweyden. A very analogous Annunciation being in the Morgan Collec- 
tion at the Metropolitan Museum.” 


(Illustrated) 


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(Bruges School, Late XV Century) 


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for responsible parties on orders transmitted to it by mail, telegraph, 
or telephone, if conditions permit, will be faithfully attended to without 
charge or commission. Any purchases so made will be subject to the 
foregoing conditions of sale, except that, in the event of a purchase 
of a lot of one or more books by or for a purchaser who has not. 
through himself or his agent been present at the exhibition or sale, the 
Association will permit such lot to be returned within ten days from 
the date of sale, and the purchase money will be refunded if the lot 
differs from its catalogue description. 


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Orders for execution by the Association should be given with such 
clearness as to leave no room for misunderstanding. Not only should 
the lot. number be given, but also the title, and bids should be stated to 
be so much for the lot, and when the lot consists of one or more vol- 
umes of books or objects of arts, the bid per volume or piece should 
also be stated. If the one transmitting the order is unknown to the 
Association, a deposit must be sent or reference submitted. Shipping 
directions should also be given. 

Priced Catalogues: Priced copies of the catalogue, or any ses- 
sion thereof, wil! be furnished by the Association at charges commensu- 
rate with the duties involved in copying the necessary information 
from the records of the Association. 

These conditions of sale cannot be altered except by the auc- 
tioneer or by an officer of the Association. 


AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, INC. 
MANAGERS 
OTTO BERNET 
HIRAM H. PARKE 
AUCTIONEERS 


INTELLIGENT APPRAISALS FOR 


UNITED STATES anp STADE 


INSURANCE AND OTHER PURPOSES AND 
CATALOGUES OF PRIVATE COLLE@ 


APPRAISALS AND CATALOGUES. Together 
with the increase in exhibition and sales rooms, the 
American Art Association, Inc., will expand its serv- 
ice of furnishing appraisements, under expert direction, 
of art and literary property, jewelry and all personal 
effects, in the settlement of estates, for inheritance tax, 
insurance and other purposes. It is prepared also to 
supplement this work by making catalogues of the 
contents of homes or of entire estates, such cata- 
logues to be modelled after the finely and intelligently 
produced catalogues of the Association’s own Sales. 


The Association will furnish at request the names 
of many Trust and Insurance Companies, Executors, 
Administrators, Trustees, Attorneys and private in- 
dividuals for whom the Association has made ap- 
praisements which have not only been entirely satis- 
factory to them, but have been accepted by the United 
States Revenue Department, State Comptroller and 
others in interest. 


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